Rachel Valerio of Smithfield graduates from the University of Rhode Island

2016 Aug 23

At the University of Rhode Island's 130th Commencement on Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22, 2016, about 3,300 undergraduate and 700 graduate degrees were awarded. The former students became the University's newest alumni.

Rachel Elizabeth Valerio of Smithfield, RI, received a Doctor of Pharmacy, Biology, Spanish. Graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Students who received the honor summa cum laude graduated with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.7; students who received the honor of magna cum laude graduated with a GPA of at least 3.50; and students who received the honor of cum laude graduated with a GPA of at least 3.3.